Gonzalo Couto-Lain

Advise on problems with boat mechanical and structural problems. Marine accident insurance claims guidance. Pre-purchase and other survey instructions.

Certifications: § Master Marine Surveyor by US Surveyors Association #700396C § Fishing Vessel Examiner under Title 46 CFR (USCG approved) § Marine Accident and Fraud Investigator § Marine engines, fuel injection and electronic ignition systems by Seamaxx/PCM § Marine gas engines, fuel injection and electronic ignition systems by VolvoPenta § Outdrive technician by VolvoPenta § Marine diesel engines by VolvoPenta § Diesel electronic controls by VolvoPenta § Outboard technician by Johnson/Evinrude (Bombardier) § Auto Mechanic by the Paritary Commission (Canada) § Electronic engine and vessel controls by VolvoPenta Degrees: § AA with Honors and PTK from Valencia Community College

Foreign Language Fluency: § Spanish § Portuguese § French

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My knowledge of boats and machinery includes all aspects of repair, construction and surveying. I apprenticed in traditional boatbuilding under Manolo Puentes, a Spanish Master shipwright from 1969 to1973, however, my training and experience in modern methods is extensive too. I frequently attend trade and college courses to stay competent and updated with new technologies.

Work experience including but not limited to: § Marine surveying for pre-purchase and insurance accident investigations § Boatbuilding and repair in wood, fiberglass and composites, with emphasis on lightweight construction. § Structural design for new construction and repair § General boat design for new construction § Lofting and mold making § Sailboat rigging § Engine repair and installation § Electrical hookup and repair § Navigator on the Western Strait, an offshore surveying ship § Operated sailing charters § Boat deliveries § Commercial fishing on trawlers and gill-netters § Spray painting with enamels and linear urethanes § Marine technology instructor at Seminole Community College § Instructor at Small Boats Milwaukee § Industrial plant maintenance and repair